Chapter 11 Packaging (True/False)

15. Plastic packaging tends to be cheaper, more versatile, and more consumer-friendly than paper packaging.

(True)

17. Reusable containers work best in a closed-loop system.

(True)

2. The physical characteristics of some goods change while they are moving in the logistics channel.

(True)

20. Carriers' tariffs and classifications influence the type of packaging and packing methods that must be used.

(True)

22. When a unit load is secured to a pallet, it is more difficult for pilferage to take place.

(True)

23. The major advantage of the unit load is that it enables mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor.

(True)

26. In the United States, the majority of pallets are made of wood.

(True)

28. Fifty pounds is a significant weight in many logistics systems because it represents the approximate weight at which there is a noticeable increase in injuries.

(True)

29. Advances in technology have created stronger plastics that can be used for slip sheets and this has resulted in a corresponding decrease in damage rates.

(True)

3. Certain products should not, for safety or health reasons, be packaged together.

(True)

30. Load-planning software can be used to suggest how to load a container with different sizes of cartons.

(True)

32. Materials handling deals with the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or DC and between a building and a transportation service provider.

(True)

34. A material's angle of repose refers to the size of angle that would be formed by the side of a conical stack of that material.

(True)

37. Ergonomics refers to the interaction between workers and workplace conditions.

(True)

39. It has been suggested that automation becomes economically viable only when a facility handles at least 50,000 cartons a day.

(True)

5. One general function of packaging is to identify the relevant product.

(True)

7. When new products or new packaging techniques are about to be introduced, it is somewhat advisable to have the packages pretested.

(True)

8. Shipping hazards include vibrations, dropping, rough handling, and overexposure to extreme temperatures.

(True)

9. Most package labeling takes place at the end of the assembly line.

(True)

1. Packaging and materials handling decisions can be made in isolation from other logistics activities.

(False)

10. As a general rule, labeling requirements and enforcement tend to be more stringent in larger countries (based on population) than in smaller countries.

(False)

12. The International Chamber of Commerce developed the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

(False)

13. Approximately 50% of consumers view packaging as a major environmental issue.

(False)

14. Biodegradable plastics cost approximately three times as much as conventional plastics.

(False)

16. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), commonly referred to as vinyl, is considered a friendly plastic because it has few, if any, potential side effects.

(False)

18. The United States is the only country in the world that does not currently use the metric system of measurement.

(False)

19. Transportation consolidation has been described as the "last frontier" of logistics savings opportunities.

(False)

21. A "box maker's certificate" assures that boxes are free from any visible defects.

(False)

24. The World Trade Organization has established six international pallet size standards.

(False)

25. The retail package is the basic unit in unit loading.

(False)

27. Plastic pallets tend to be less expensive than wooden or metal pallets.

(False)

31. "Weighing out" refers to a container that has been weighed prior to its departure from a container yard.

(False)

33. Iron ore is more likely than coal to cube out a vehicle (i.e., equipment's cubic capacity is filled before reaching its weight capacity).

(False)

35. The "standardization principle" is generally regarded as the most important of the 10 material handling principles.

(False)

36. The total cost of ownership is associated with the system principle of material handling.

(False)

38. Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are an example of mechanized materials handling equipment.

(False)

4. Procurement can be thought of in terms of the building-blocks concept.

(False)

40. As a general rule, picker-to-part systems are preferable to part-to-picker systems.

(False)

6. The severity of the distribution environment is the primary consideration in properly designing a protective packaging system.

(False)

11. Failure to comply with labeling guidelines can result in surcharges, administrative fees, or penalty charges.

(True)